Transform your child into a science project with these fun, simple experiments.
Re-create landmark studies in child development in your own home and watch your little one achieve developmental milestones in real time with this fascinating hands-on guide. Whether your child is just beginning to speak in sentences or is on their way to kindergarten, these easy and surprising projects will help you to see the world through your child's eyes--and also give you the tools to help them master new skills as they grow.
Covering ages two through five, the experiments reveal research-backed insights about different areas of mental, physical, and social growth. Some examples include:
Understanding language syntax
Learning to pick up the rules of a game without being told
Developing the impulse to lie
Testing memory
For any parent who looks at their young child and thinks, "What on earth is going on in there?" this book will help you find out!
"Observing children as they develop tells us so much about them--and even more about us as their parents. Whether you're a novice scientist or an experienced one, this book offers a meaningful and fascinating way to expand your abilities as a parent using the beauty of science!” --Mayim Bialik, PhD, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Girling Up and Beyond the Sling
"Now you can get into mischief before your child does! Shaun Gallagher takes a daring, whimsical approach to illuminating development in the most formative years. You'll get all caught up in the fun and games (a good thing!), and also learn a lot about your child. Truly, a top-notch approach to parent education.” --Aubrey Hargis, author of Toddler Discipline for Every Age and Stage
"So fun! But also important: The more you practice observing and guiding your child, the easier it will be to let go of hovering and controlling. Your child will thank you for doing these experiments." --Tracy Cutchlow, author of Zero to Five: 70 Essential Parenting Tips Based on Science
Transform your child into a science project with these fun, simple experiments.
Re-create landmark studies in child development in your own home and watch your little one achieve developmental milestones in real time with this fascinating hands-on guide. Whether your child is just beginning to speak in sentences or is on their way to kindergarten, these easy and surprising projects will help you to see the world through your child's eyes--and also give you the tools to help them master new skills as they grow.
Covering ages two through five, the experiments reveal research-backed insights about different areas of mental, physical, and social growth. Some examples include:
Understanding language syntax
Learning to pick up the rules of a game without being told
Developing the impulse to lie
Testing memory
For any parent who looks at their young child and thinks, "What on earth is going on in there?" this book will help you find out!
Praise
"Observing children as they develop tells us so much about them--and even more about us as their parents. Whether you're a novice scientist or an experienced one, this book offers a meaningful and fascinating way to expand your abilities as a parent using the beauty of science!” --Mayim Bialik, PhD, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Girling Up and Beyond the Sling
"Now you can get into mischief before your child does! Shaun Gallagher takes a daring, whimsical approach to illuminating development in the most formative years. You'll get all caught up in the fun and games (a good thing!), and also learn a lot about your child. Truly, a top-notch approach to parent education.” --Aubrey Hargis, author of Toddler Discipline for Every Age and Stage
"So fun! But also important: The more you practice observing and guiding your child, the easier it will be to let go of hovering and controlling. Your child will thank you for doing these experiments." --Tracy Cutchlow, author of Zero to Five: 70 Essential Parenting Tips Based on Science
